Finland Winter Sports Experience School Trip
Arctic Education
Book an Unforgettable School Ski Trip to Finland's Olympic Training ResortGive your students an unforgettable outdoor education experience with our Finland School Ski Trip, based at Vuokatti Sports Resort. This fully inclusive 6-night programme is designed specifically for school groups, combining structured ski tuition with authentic Arctic life in the heart of Finland.
Vuokatti is one of Finland's two official Olympic Training Centres, chosen by elite athletes for its exceptional facilities, reliable snow and expert coaching. Your students train in the same world-class setting used by international competitors - whether they're complete beginners or already confident on the slopes - with a curriculum built around progression, teamwork and resilience.
Current special offers for school groups
£750 Bursary + Free Teacher Places for Your 2027 Arctic Adventure!
Book your 2027 Arctic school trip with Arctic Education by 31 December 2026 and we'll include a £750 bursary to support one student for every booking of 20 or more, plus one free teacher place for every 10 students. More adventure, more access, for every group.
valid until: December 2026
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Example Itineraries for our 2026 & 2027 trips
Finland School Ski Trip: Vuokatti Winter Sports Programme
6 Nights, 7 Days
What's Included:
Day 1 / KEY THEMES: Arrival & Welcome
Day 2 / KEY THEMES: Cross Country Skills & First Slopes
Day 3 / KEY THEMES: Ice Fishing & Mountain Skills
Day 4 / KEY THEMES: Wilderness Skills & Advanced Skiing
Day 5 / KEY THEMES: Full Ski Focus Day
Day 6 / KEY THEMES: Mastery & Laser Biathlon
Day 7 / Return to UK
Looking for a longer or tailored itinerary? Just ask ' we can build in mental resilience training, mindset programmes, or more advanced ski instruction for experienced groups.
Why Book Your School Ski Trip With Us?
Designed specifically for school groups, this programme combines structured downhill ski instruction (6 sessions over 3 full days) with wilderness and cultural activities at one of Finland's leading winter sports resorts. Full ATOL & ABTA protection, £10m public liability cover and 24/7 support are included as standard, along with FOC staff places ' giving you everything you need to plan a safe, well-supported trip with confidence.
6 Nights, 7 Days
What's Included:
- Return flights to Helsinki (HEL), Oulu (OUL) or Kajaani (KAJ), with onward transfer to resort (approx. 2 hours)
- Full board accommodation at Vuokatti Sports Resort Hotel
- Welcome orientation and team building games on arrival
- Cross country skiing lesson ' Finland's national sport
- Ice fishing and snowshoe wilderness adventure
- Wilderness skills and fire lighting session
- Laser Biathlon ' Olympic sport experience
- Ski pass and equipment hire included
- Downhill skiing lessons, 6 x 2½ hours over 3 full days, small groups by ability
- Traditional Finnish sauna and ice plunge experience
- Access to resort facilities: gym, sauna and sports hall
- £10m public liability insurance coverage
- Complete ATOL & ABTA protection
- 24/7 emergency support while on tour
- Free of charge (FOC) places for staff
Day 1 / KEY THEMES: Arrival & Welcome
- Flight UK to Helsinki/Oulu/Kajaani, transfer to Vuokatti
- Check-in at Vuokatti Sport Resort Hotel
- Welcome games and resort orientation ' settling groups in and building team spirit
- Dinner
- Evening exploration of resort facilities
- Ensuite rooms, 2-3 sharing, supervised access to gym, sauna and sports hall
Day 2 / KEY THEMES: Cross Country Skills & First Slopes
- Breakfast
- Cross country skiing lesson, 2½ hours ' an introduction to Finland's national sport
- Lunch
- First downhill ski lesson, 2½ hours ' students grouped by ability, qualified instructor per group
- Dinner
- Evening activities and games
Day 3 / KEY THEMES: Ice Fishing & Mountain Skills
- Breakfast
- Ice fishing by snowshoe, 2 hours ' a guided trek followed by traditional ice fishing
- Lunch
- Downhill ski lesson, 2½ hours ' building confidence on the slopes, ability-grouped
- Dinner
- Racket games in sports hall
Day 4 / KEY THEMES: Wilderness Skills & Advanced Skiing
- Breakfast
- Wilderness skills and fire lighting session, 2½ hours ' practical survival skills in a supervised Arctic setting
- Lunch
- Downhill ski lesson, 2½ hours ' intermediate technique and mountain safety, instructor per group
- Dinner
- Free time, optional sauna experience
Day 5 / KEY THEMES: Full Ski Focus Day
- Breakfast
- Morning downhill ski lesson, 2½ hours ' advancing technique and confidence
- Lunch
- Afternoon downhill ski lesson, 2½ hours ' applying skills on varied terrain
- Dinner
- Traditional Finnish sauna and ice plunge experience
Day 6 / KEY THEMES: Mastery & Laser Biathlon
- Breakfast
- Final downhill ski session, 2½ hours ' skill assessment and free skiing
- Lunch
- Advanced downhill ski session, 2½ hours ' independent skiing and group activities
- Dinner
- Laser Biathlon experience, 1 hour ' a popular Olympic-sport challenge to close the trip
Day 7 / Return to UK
- Breakfast
- Pack and check-out
- Transfer to airport
- Return flight to UK
Looking for a longer or tailored itinerary? Just ask ' we can build in mental resilience training, mindset programmes, or more advanced ski instruction for experienced groups.
Why Book Your School Ski Trip With Us?
Designed specifically for school groups, this programme combines structured downhill ski instruction (6 sessions over 3 full days) with wilderness and cultural activities at one of Finland's leading winter sports resorts. Full ATOL & ABTA protection, £10m public liability cover and 24/7 support are included as standard, along with FOC staff places ' giving you everything you need to plan a safe, well-supported trip with confidence.
Which Curriculum Subjects do we cater for?
Sports Tours
As a global training centre for winter Olympic athletes there is opportunity to live and train like an athlete. Both using the facilities that they use and also utilising some of the coaching and other resources available to them. From a ski tour to a multi faceted trip with mindset conditioning and cross sport training, it is the ideal centre for a sport break.
Activities
Students take part in hands-on Arctic adventures including skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, and ice fishing. These activities develop physical skills, resilience, and teamwork while encouraging pupils to embrace challenges in an exciting outdoor setting.
Cultural
The trip immerses students in Finnish culture through traditional saunas, Sami heritage, local cuisine, and community interaction. Pupils learn about northern traditions, language, and ways of life, encouraging cultural appreciation and global citizenship.
Geography
Students witness glacial landscapes, frozen lakes, and Arctic ecosystems firsthand. They explore how geography shapes communities, weather patterns, and survival in extreme climates, turning textbook learning into an unforgettable field study of the far north
Expedition
The journey challenges students to live and learn in extreme conditions, mirroring true expeditions. From navigating snowy terrain to problem-solving as a team, pupils gain independence, leadership, and resilience while building memories of a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Travel Tourism
Students discover how Finland thrives on sustainable tourism, from eco-lodges to cultural experiences. They learn about careers in hospitality, guiding, and event planning, while reflecting on tourism's impact on local communities and fragile environments.
Environmental Science
Exploring Arctic landscapes, students study climate, ecosystems, and sustainability. Visits include observing wildlife, learning about conservation, and understanding the impact of climate change-bringing classroom science to life in a real-world environment.
What size groups do we cater for?
10-50
Access for visitors with disabilities?
This trip is ideal for disabled students as it at the site of one of the main Paralympic training centres and so is fully accessible. Please discuss any disablity or mobility requirements of students ahead of booking..
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Our tours are designed to be inclusive. Many of our trips are based at Paralympic training centres, making them fully accessible for students with mobility or additional needs. Please discuss specific requirements with us in advance so we can ensure every student thrives.
Anything else?
All tours can be tailored on request - we excel at tailored tours across the Arctic!
Who are Arctic Education?
Arctic Education is the dedicated school travel brand of Travelbee Ltd, the UK's leading Arctic travel specialist since 2004. We are:
Multi-award-winning and trusted by schools nationwide.
The world's biggest supplier of Glass Igloo holidays for the Northern Lights.
Experts in crafting unforgettable, curriculum-linked Arctic expeditions.
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